Category: WW2 Era (1939-45)

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Hobby Boss Releases Massive 1/18 Me 262 A-1a Model Kit

Hobby Boss has released its new Me 262 A-1a model kit in a whopping 1/18 scale.

The kit (81805) reportedly boasts over 230 parts, including clear parts and rubber tires. It spans 680mm (about 27″) and measures 590mm in length (about 23″). It appears that two marking options are included.

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Corgi Releases New BF 109G-2 “Yellow 14” Die-Cast Display Model

Among the latest releases from Corgi is this die-cast display model of Messerschmitt Bf109G-2 (Trop) “Yellow 14,” flown by Hans Joachim Marseille of 3./JG27.

Regarded by many of his contemporaries as the most naturally gifted fighter pilot ever to take to the air, Hans Joachim Marseille would make the clear blue skies of North Africa his hunting ground and the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter ‘Yellow 14’ his feared mount. Claiming 158 victories from 382 sorties flown, 151 of these were scored over the deserts of North Africa, making him the top scoring Luftwaffe ace in the Mediterranean theatre, gaining more victories against Western Allied airmen than any other pilot.

The model (AA27109) reportedly includes armament/weapons, a detailed crew figure, optional undercarriage down configuration and a rotatable propeller.

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C-45 Beechcraft 18 Offered For Sale “Annual Done 4/20”

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A C-45 Beechcraft 18 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

’53 C45H rebuilt by Beech from a ’43 T-7 that served in Fairbanks, Alaska during WWII. 11,030 TT 206/317 SMOH annual done 4/20. Recent military-style paint, windshield, nice 10-place interior, airstair cargo door. ADS-B out, Narco 12D with GS, ValCom 760, King transponder with encoder, intercom, auto fuel STC, jack, tow bar. Has STC for door-off operations for cattle feeding or dropping skydivers. Own a piece of history with great utility. Can deliver. Trades considered.

The aircraft is located in Auburn, Washington and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Eduard Releases New Bf 109G-10 Model Kit

Eduard has released a new Weekend Edition version of their Bf 109G-10 Mtt. Regensburg model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (84168) reportedly includes Eduard plastic parts and changed decals representing two machines: W.Nr. 130297 flown by Fw. Horst Petzschler of 10./JG 51 and W.Nr. 130368 of 5./NJG 11.

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Kermit Weeks’ B-25 Mitchell Takes Center Stage in Kermie Cam Video

Fantasy of Flight owner Kermit Weeks has released his latest “Kermie Cam” video, this time focusing on his B-25J Mitchell “Apache Princess.”

The machine (S/N 43-28059) was originally delivered in 1944 and was used for training during WW2 and for some time after the war ended. In the 1950s it was used for proficiency flying and transport duties. Following military service, it operated as a tanker fitted with a 1000 gallon tank and passed through the hands of several owners before being acquired by Weeks and restored.

The new video is part one of the series which includes a walk around and interior tour of the aircraft. Click below to check it out.

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Airfix Releases New Spitfire, Hurricane, P-40B Boxings

Three of the most recent offerings from Airfix are WW2 icons including a 1/48 Hawker Hurricane Mk.1 (A05127A), 1/48 Spitfire Mk.1 (A05126A) and 1/72 P-40B Warhawk (A01003B).

Details on the new offerings are scarce, although they are described as reboxings, with the Hurricane and Spitfire kits containing changed decals. The P-40B kit features a livery previously released in a starter set (A55101A) representing 41-13297 “284,” a machine that was undergoing repairs in a hangar at Wheeler Field on December 7, 1941 and survived the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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ICM Releases New 1/48 A-26C-15 Invader Model Kit

ICM has released its new A-26C-15 Invader model kit in 1/48 scale.

The model (48283) is reportedly based on the company’s new tool B-26B-50 Invader kit (48281) released late last year and reportedly includes “highly detailed engines, armament and cockpit interior” as well as marking options for three aircraft.

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1942 Douglas C-47C N4550J Offered For Sale

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Douglas C-47C N4550J (S/N 6055) is available for sale.

The aircraft entered service in 1942, operating with US Command North Africa and the 9th US Army Air Force based in France. Following WW2, it served with Aigle Azur Airlines as well as various French and African operators before returning to the US in 1983. In 2015 it was acquired by the Russian Aviation Company and flown to Russia.

Features dual control and flight panel, electric loading winch and a wide cargo door. Heated cabin. Documents are available. Avgas 100LL consumption at the cruise speed of 200 km/h and load of 2,000 kg is 380 liters. Good condition of exterior skin and interior. Technically sound. Airframe: Total flight hours – 31,200 hours. No service life limit. Condition-based use. No major damage has been suffered. Engines: 2xPratt-Whitney R-1830-90D, 1,200 h.p. each, time between overhaul – 1,600 hours, time to overhaul – 1,099/1,006 (left/right). Propellers: automatic Hamilton Standard Hydromatic 23E50, time between overhaul – 2,000 hours, residual life – 1,708/1,708 (left/right).

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First Look: Production Sprues For Arma’s Upcoming FM-2 Wildcat Kit

Arma Hobby has released new images showing the production sprues for their upcoming FM-2 Wildcat model kit in 1/72 scale.

As previously reported, the model will reportedly be released in three boxings, including an FM-2 Wildcat Expert Set (70031), Wildcat Mk VI Model Kit (70032) and FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit (70033). The project will also continue into the F4F-4 Wildcat version at some point.

According to the company, the first version of the model (and last version of the aeroplane) will be available shortly. Click below to check out a selection of the newly released images as well as additional details.

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Eduard’s New Royal Class P-51D Masterfully Assembled in Entertaining Stop-Motion Video

As the subject for his latest stop-motion model assembly video, Tom Grigat of TOMs Modelling in Motion takes on Eduard’s “Royal Class” 1/48 P-51D kit. Tom states:

“This video is about the kit opponent of my recent animation of the Hobby Boss version were I had to add a lot of after market parts to get a good result. This Royal class kit from Eduard is so perfect detailed that assembling out of box has been better than the other kit with all the additional parts. I hope you’ll like it… I achieved the bare metal look with – for me – a new type of acrylic colors: KColors from custom paint industries. Other colors: Alclad Mil-Specs, Alclad II metallics, Alclad Aqua Gloss. Antenna cable simulated with rubber thread from Uschi van der Rosten.”

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